Yes. You must complete registration and create an account to join and play. It takes less than a minute and is, of course, free. Remember, you also gain access to key features on MarketWatch when you register for the game. close

What will I use to login to the site each time I visit?

Use the email address and password you created when you registered. If you forget your password, there's a link to help you in the login area.
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Can I update my account once it's been established?

Sure. Just click My MarketWatch from the upper-right corner of any page. This gives you access to your
My Account information and games.
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Getting Started

I registered, now what do I do?

Step 1 - Visit the company trading page and make your picks for the first week. Step 2 - come back the following week and enter picks for the upcoming week. close

Is real money involved?

No this is strictly a simulation. close

How do I decide which stocks to include in my portfolio?

Use the expansive collection of News & Research tools to help you decide. You can chart a stock's progress, examine in-depth financials, read its latest announcements and much more to help you make informed decisions. close

Ranking

How often is game rank calculated?

The players overall game rank is continuously updated while the game is in progress. Access this by clicking on Ranking in the navigation. close

Portfolio

Can I make changes to my portfolio at any time?

Yes. If the week has not started you can just click Company Trading from any page.
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Discussions

How do I discuss the game with other players?

Click on the Discussions tab from any page. You can then join in the conversation by
posting a new comment in the Game Conversation.

How do I flag an abusive comment?

If you see an inappropriate comment, click on the "Flag" link for that comment and select one of the options: "Spam", "Offensive", "Disagree", or "Off-Topic". You will have to select one of the options to flag a comment.

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Real names are now used in Games

Games in the Virtual Stock Exchange now show your first and last name in rankings, discussions, and player profiles.